1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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2
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumphed
The film premiered at Cannes, won Annecy’s top prize, and later triumphed at the Césars and the European Film Awards, while earning an Oscar nomination.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
Chelsea have triumphed only once more since then, in 2018.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed with a Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Powell triumphed over Buck on Tuesday.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Four years later, Nyquist triumphed as the 2-1 favorite.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
Chelsea have triumphed only once more since then, in 2018.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed with a Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Powell triumphed over Buck on Tuesday.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Four years later, Nyquist triumphed as the 2-1 favorite.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
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Both starters were reasonably sharp, but the bats generally prevailed Tuesday in a back-and-forth game in Hoover, Alabama.—
Jace Denison,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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In late November, three weeks after Democrats reclaimed the House, Jeffries prevailed by ten votes—becoming both caucus chairman and Pelosi’s heir apparent.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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This special performance is part of Film Independent’s ongoing Live Read series, which has delighted audiences since 2011.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Xi at the time gave the president and first lady a private tour of the Forbidden City, an ancient royal palace that's one of the most recognizable sites in China, and delighted them with a special performance of the Peking Opera on that visit.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Watching from New Orleans, former Huskers star guard Tyronn Lue exulted.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Elon Musk exulted in swinging his chainsaw.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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